FKA19
winter ho'in
- May 21, 2006
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I just did a 15 page paper on why people from Vermont are smarter, and Divot's statement right there is going in now.
it's because it's close to canada.
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I just did a 15 page paper on why people from Vermont are smarter, and Divot's statement right there is going in now.
it's because it's close to canada.
It's just like courses like LyleG's that have a seemingly intolerant snobbish attitude. I'll avoid the course, and play one just as good with decent people. Shoot, some of the nicest people, who allowed denim, and didn't mind that I had my cell on, were at the Robert Trent Jones course in Enterprise.
I just can't stand complete intolerance, it seems arrogant.
Yep, perfect.
You will never convince me otherwise.
Ask DaveE to tell the story of my arrival to Austin. I felt completely out of sorts being the only one of 200 on the plane that didn't IMMEDIATELY check my phone for mail, messages or the like.
It'll be the day that I'm in that dire need that I need a cell phone 24/7. You can't be the center of the universe to a degree that you can't get away from it all for 4 hours?
Nice life. No thanks.
R35
This seems completely unwarranted Jeff.
You have never met a single member at this course yet you choose to label them, based on, of all things a cell phone policy. The membership here is made up of very good people. In fact they are some of the nicest, most welcoming, generous people I have ever met. Not that it matters, but denim is perfectly fine here.
Back in 1990 next to no one had cell phones. Yet, people still played golf and got on fine without them. No one here complains about the policy at all, in fact it is welcomed. People come here to play golf, and to socialize with other members, not listen to phones ring.
So next time you choose to make blanket statements about people you have never met at place you have never been, you may want to reconsider and realize there are many things more important than a being allowed to carry your stupid cell phone.
I think Jeff was labelling the club rule as arrogant, not necessarily the membership.
Hahaha. No, I totally understand for people who are on their cell phones a decent bit out on the course. If you have that many calls, stay off.
But one or two calls, especially in different situations, is fine by me.
The problem is, it's all or nothing. I'd rather err on the side of tolerance, but that's just my style.
The membership voted the rule in, so they are one in the same.
For the record, I am also self employed currently owning 2 businesses. I also routinely play with an accountant, and an eye doctor. We all seem to get along just fine without out phones for 4 hours. After the round, you run to your car, check if you have any messages, return a few calls. Then you come back in, and have a few beers.
I really dont see any problem and quite frankly am very surprised at the amount of people who appear tethered to their phones. As Rock said, I find that very sad.
i need it to call, not just for fun and to chat, but in semi-emergencies...
one or two calls, maybe the kids need a ride to somewhere, or your wife needs to ask you to stop by the store, and not lollygag at the 19th hole...
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This seems completely unwarranted Jeff.
You have never met a single member at this course yet you choose to label them, based on, of all things a cell phone policy. The membership here is made up of very good people. In fact they are some of the nicest, most welcoming, generous people I have ever met. Not that it matters, but denim is perfectly fine here.
Back in 1990 next to no one had cell phones. Yet, people still played golf and got on fine without them. No one here complains about the policy at all, in fact it is welcomed. People come here to play golf, and to socialize with other members, not listen to phones ring.
So next time you choose to make blanket statements about people you have never met at place you have never been, you may want to reconsider and realize there are many things more important than a being allowed to carry your stupid cell phone.
I think Jeff was labelling the club rule as arrogant, not necessarily the membership.
Those calls couldn't be taken care of when you put your bag in your car after the round? That is why they created voicemail. If my wife is not working, I will call her after I get off the course to see if she needs anything on my way home. I do not need that information on the 12th tee box.
Could someone define semi-emergency for me? I was under the impression that either it is or is not an emergency. Either you need to respond immediately or you don't.
I wish there were more clubs like Lyle's. In the event of an emergency contact the club and they will come get you.
Has anyone ever left the golf course due to a phone call? I think I will start a poll.